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Giveaway: PoldaPop Designs!

If you've ever considered turning a hobby into a business, then this story is for you. Lisa Polderman (aka PoldaPop Designs) was given an old sewing machine in 2009. After leaving her intense job to become a stay-at-home mom, she decided to dust off the machine and take lessons. That was in 2010. Since then she's grown a small, but thriving, business creating custom-fitted skirts, dresses and accessories for local clients (Lisa lives and works in Berwyn, IL). Lisa is, essentially, a tailor - remember those??!! Most of her work is custom. Everything is unique. And when she has 10 spare seconds (!) she makes unique things to sell in her Etsy store("like" her on Facebook right now and get a free shipping code). Beautiful, unique things. So I'm promoting an inspiring small business, but where's the ReFab you ask???

Hmmmm... I'll tell you. You see the wallet? And the purse? Lisa is a master at thrifting/inheriting buttons, zippers and incredible vintage fabrics. Her wallets are created almost entirely from upholstery samples. Any time you see a flower, it's made from fabric scraps and vintage buttons. And if you want some help making something yourself, check out her tutorials. Meanwhile, the giveaway...

And so, onto the giveaway! Enter for a chance to win the reversible purse pictured above! ($56 value)Giveaway opens 12:01am EST Tues, 9/25 and ends Sat, 9/29 at midnight. WINNER announced Mon 10/1. It's easy to score multiple entries and increase your chances of winning - see below for details... (Open to the citizens of the world, 18 and older.) Yes, Lisa is happy to send this pretty thing anywhere in the world! Here's her description of the purse:

"When I was a kid, I had a barbie doll that could be blonde or brunette with just a twist of her scalp. I think that's where my fascination with reversible things started.

The main colors in the bag are tangerine orange and purple. The fabric on side one is Kaffe Fassett Collection 2010 Hot Line Dance Red. The fabric on side two is a muted purple cotton fabric with tangerine orange topstitching. The bag is constructed of quilting cotton and reinforced by Thermolam Fleece to give the bag weight and structure. The handle is wood. The bag has a zippered pocket on side two featuring a hot pink zipper. The Kanzashi flower is made of Joel Dewberry Heirloom Empire Weave Garnet fabric, felt, and a vintage jacket button with a brooch pin to attach it to the bag or anything else. This bag is the perfect size for carrying a book, wallet, keys and other essentials, or a diaper, packet of wipes and the essentials.This reversible bag measures 17” (43cm) wide at the bottom and narrows to 13" (33cm) wide at the top. The bag is 8.5" (22cm) high not including the handle. The colors are orange-red and purple with red and pink accents. You'll find that my bags are very well made. All my bags are made by hand by me in my smoke-free workroom. Measurements are approximate. Colors may appear differently on your computer monitor. Spot cleaning recommended."a Rafflecopter giveaway

People like Lisa really amaze me! Taking lessons only a couple of years ago and then developing this wonderful craftsmanship and these gorgeous designs. That orange bag shown here looks so beautiful! Thank you for the giveaway! b_lanephoto [ATt} yahoo [DOtt} de

I am a follower of poldapop blog and refab diaries for a long time now. I love reading Lisas's tutorials and posts. Purple is my favourite color and orange my best buddies'. It would be awesome if I would win this. Thanks for the giveaway..

As a full time working mother of two children under two years old, Lisa's story makes me so happy! It's my dream to find a way to stay home with my children while still contributing to my family's income. It's great to read about other women who are doing just that!

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